Direct democracy is a political system where the citizens participate in the decision-making personally, contrary to relying on intermediaries or representatives. The use of a lot system, a characteristic of Athenian democracy, is unique to direct democracies.
As a general rule of thumb posts typically are 6-8 feet apart and are positioned on the corners, against the house and by the stairs of your deck. Mark the joists where the posts will go. Make sure they are even distance apart from one another. Next cut the posts to length.
Posted. its all depends on the size of your joists. i built a 12x16 deck last year, i used 10 joists and had them 8' apart and i had 9 4x4 post all together. my deck is 4feet off the ground and is solid and lasted perfect all winter not moving an inch.